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http://dx.doi.org/10.15522/jkaed.2021.30.2.91

Reconstruction of Interdental papilla through ELSA technique : A Clinical Case Report  

Jung, Sung Koog (Daegu Sincerity Dental Clinic)
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry / v.30, no.2, 2021 , pp. 91-101 More about this Journal
Abstract
The interdental papilla area is a difficult area for connective tissue graft (CTG) due to its narrow space. So Regeneration of interdental papilla is very challenging work. It is very difficult when the teeth have contact with adjacent teeth, but if there was only 3mm of space between the teeth, CTG was not very difficult. Therefore, through the orthodontic force, a 3mm space between the teeth was intentionally created. The CTG was performed using a microblade, and only one vertical incision was performed off the gingival margin, and the graft was performed by inserting the grafts through here. After a period of maintenance, I was able to gather the teeth again with orthodontic force and regenerate the interdental papilla. I named this technique ELSA Technique (Enlargement of space - Labial graft - Squeezing - for Augmentation of papilla). If interdental papilla is lost due to periodontal disease, ELSA techniques can regenerate interdental papilla very efficiently.
Keywords
Reconstruction of the interdental papilla; ELSA technique; Minor tooth movement;
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